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04-21-2020, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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Early fluid temp gauge repair
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...ement.1043778/
There is this link floating around , but it more likely ether in a modern gauge than the original red fluid (tetra-bromo-ethane with a certain specific gravity) , anyone tried this with sucess? We have a poor modern replacement 36 temp gauge that the red has faded to clear, and another with a broken tube. Has anyone a better method of repair?? Last edited by my4dv8; 04-21-2020 at 03:52 PM. |
04-21-2020, 06:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
Don't know about a DIY repair but Williamson's Instruments can repair them:
https://williamsons.com/
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04-21-2020, 07:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
Personally, while he is a super nice guy, my most recent experience(s) with Williamsons on temp gauges were very poor..
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04-21-2020, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
Thanks for the heads up 35fordtn. From way down under we can not take a chance on someone who “may” repair it.
So in respect to that response . I think i will begin the search for a working NOS gauge. Last edited by my4dv8; 04-22-2020 at 03:24 PM. |
04-21-2020, 11:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
These folks did mine and very pleased.2 wk turnaround and reasonable.They will need the frame with a good tube but can be cut where it exits the frame.The other alternative is to buy a NOS and The Ford Store has a couple in stock.Much more expensive tho.
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04-22-2020, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
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04-22-2020, 09:05 AM | #7 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
swanwaco32 - you're spot on with John Wolf in OH. They can rebuild originals of yours about $190 or theirs about $260. Excellent craftsmanship. Very happy with mine. The one I had, had lost color but they wouldn't rebuild it because it had a thin glass tube which was manufactured in Argentina. It still worked but you had to view very close.
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04-22-2020, 09:52 AM | #8 |
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
First I've heard this but good to know. I've always heard good things about them. When I inquired by email about repairing the temp gauge on my '39 p/u they replied almost immediately and answered all my questions. While the quoted price with a guarantee was fair IMO I decided to spent the money elsewhere and stick with my add on gauges, one for each side.
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Re: Early fluid temp gauge repair
My experience was very disappointing for me that drew out over a year in regards to two 34 dual temp gauges. He seems like a nice guy, and I don't like to slam small businesses; so I wont go into specifics and will sum it up to maybe I was just bad luck for him..
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